repaired · 2019 Q1
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If the shift lever can be moved from the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll,…
2010 Toyota SiennaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 172 owner complaints about the 2010 Toyota Sienna, most often about the structure. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-396 the manufacturer reports only 24% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 24, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Toyota Sienna has problems
172 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
57Structure2 crash/fire/injury
20Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
19Vehicle speed control9 crash/fire/injury
17Power train
11Steering
11Latches/locks/linkages
8Air bags
7Tires
6Wheels
4614 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 57 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 20 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 19 | 9 |
| Power train | 17 | 0 |
| Steering | 11 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 11 | 2 |
| Air bags | 8 | 4 |
| Tires | 7 | 0 |
| Wheels | 6 | 0 |
| 14 other systems | 46 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2010 Toyota Sienna recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Front assembly: seat heater/cooler
Risk. If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Front assembly: seat heater/cooler
Risk. Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Risk. If the carrier cable is corroded due to road salt, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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no report yet
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for…
no report yet
Structure
Risk. THE CABLE MAY BREAK DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND THE SPARE TIRE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
no report yet
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Mileage at failure
When do structure problems start?
71kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 48 structure complaints. 77% were reported before 100,000 miles.
7under 30k miles37under 100k miles11100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other Sienna year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sienna median. How we score
'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2010 Toyota Sienna safety ratings
2010 Toyota Sienna w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Sienna owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE DASHBOARD IS DEFECTIVE. TOYOTA ACKNOWLEDGE THIS DEFECT, AND ISSUES A FREE REPLACEMENT. HOWEVER, TOYOTA CLAIMS THE WARRANTY PERIOD HAS EXPIRED, AND WILL NOT REPLACE MY DASHBOARD. DUE TO COVID 19 LOCKDOWN, I DID NOT GET IT FIXED EARLIER, AND WAS NOT AWARE THAT RECALLS HAVE EXPIRING AN EXPIRING…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DASHBOARD WAS STICKY AND MELTING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, HIS VIEW WAS OBSTRUCTED DUE TO THE GLARE FROM THE DASHBOARD. LONGO TOYOTA OF PROSPER (2100 W UNIVERSITY DR,…
DASHBOARD CRASH ITSELF AND STICKY. I ALWAYS USE WINDSHIELD SUN SHADE COVER. I ASKED LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER BUT IT IS NOT RECALL. *TR
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